Prepare against Melkior Cotonnec
IM · France · World #5,575 classical · FIDE ID 633275
Our database contains 262 games by Melkior Cotonnec, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Melkior Cotonnec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Melkior Cotonnec before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,258 | 2,437 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,300 | 2,421 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,352 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 104 | 68 | 89 | 39.7% |
| As White | 128 | 55 | 40 | 33 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 134 | 49 | 28 | 56 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Melkior Cotonnec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Melkior Cotonnec's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 49.2% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 29 | 22.7% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 29 | 22.7% | 65.5% |
| b4 | 4 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Cotonnec usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Cotonnec usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Cotonnec usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Cotonnec usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Cotonnec usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Cotonnec usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 66.7% | 51.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 9.3% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 42.3% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 17 | 32.7% | 58.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 9.6% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Melkior Cotonnec's chess games
All 262 games by Melkior Cotonnec in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 104 wins, 68 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/0/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Manuel Petrosyan | 2,628 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | A25 |
| Sep 2017 | Alexander Zubov | 2,623 | Paris Oscaro Blitz | B00 |
| Mar 2021 | Yuri Solodovnichenko | 2,546 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B90 |
| Mar 2021 | Gabor Nagy | 2,509 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | A26 |
| Jul 2016 | Swayangsu Satyapragyan | 2,467 | 91st ch-Paris | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 20 | 10 | 2,317 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,304 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,170 |
| Gran Canaria May Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,071 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,175 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,165 |
| 32nd Mitropa Cup | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,476 |
| 19th Sautron Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Melkior Cotonnec's chess games?
262 games by Melkior Cotonnec, from Jul 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Melkior Cotonnec has played.
What does Melkior Cotonnec play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Melkior Cotonnec opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Melkior Cotonnec answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Melkior Cotonnec play as White?
As White, Melkior Cotonnec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Melkior Cotonnec play as Black?
As Black, Melkior Cotonnec most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Melkior Cotonnec's FIDE rating?
Melkior Cotonnec is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess, 2,300 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Melkior Cotonnec played?
Our database contains 262 games by Melkior Cotonnec, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 68 draws, 89 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Melkior Cotonnec?
262 games by Melkior Cotonnec reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.